KAITANGATA NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 15268, 21 August 1913, Page 6

KAITANGATA NOTES

The huge crevice which impeded traffic on the new Wangaloa road, above- the airshaft, has been filled in. Those who recognised the danger this aperture was to traffic will approve of the effective manner in which it lias been dealt with.

At a meeting of the Brass Band members on Tuesday evening a satisfactory amicable settlement was arrived at in regard to the conductor, Mr T. Rarity, who agreed to .retain his position for a- term conditionally. It is liop?d that the band will rally, and do more to cater for a music-thirsty community. The Roman Catholic bazaar concluded very successfully on Tuesday evening. On Monday evening over £26 10s was netted, while brisk business on the iinal night resulted in a- £45 return. Prizes were won as follows:—Painted mirrors—W. Thompson, J. Crowe, and A. Nicholson: paper-work picture of collie dog, Mr H. Clements, and carved oak cabinet, D. Bennie. In the competitions two hanging lamps were secured by Messrs G. Green and J. Blaney. The 'rattling and official work was kept well in hand, and a word of credit is due to Mrs Lamb, who managed the refreshment rooms, while all the stallholders and assistants also worked excellently. Considering 'the idle period in which the bazaar took place, and the size of the town, the function, which has yielded approximately £175, must be classed as a record. The committee and prfakioters are grateful to the townspeople for their wholesome support towards this laudable object. —The Floods.— The flood waters on the Hat are gradually receding—yes, very gradually indeed. It an inch or so per day is to be the average rate, of diminution of this vast quantity of water, then a feasible way for residents to rid themselves of water, water everywhere, might be to commence physically baling it oil' or draining it off, for it _ seems that Nature is going to bo very slow about it. —The Mines.— The damage wrought- to the mine yards in consequence of hist week's deluge is now almost repaired. The breakage which occurred on the Kaitangata-Stirhng railway line was properly and completely lestored yesterday to permit the resumption of the ordinary line traffic. The embankment employed a number of men steadily till yesterday, and a considerable quantity of mine dross was tipped into the huge washout hole. The cessation of railway facilities, although temporary, gave a good deal of inconvenience to bus'iness men and travellers, and it was also responsible for the "no work" order which prevailed up till yesterday afternoon at the mines. In view of the temporary inability to meet demands for coal, it'is hoped" that the balance of the week will, in point of regular work, substantially compensate for Joss of timo already suffered by employees. Mr Lee, the mine manager, was a visitor yesterday, after returning from an oxtended sojourn to the North Island. Mr Green, the inspector, also paid a visit to the town and mines. —Valedictory.— In honor of the pending departure of three esteemed and popular members of the WesleyGuild, an appropriate function took place in the church on Monday evening, when 80 friends of the guests—the brothers Archibald—assembled in social intercourse to bid farewell and to thank these young men for their valued services towards a _ flourishing institution. The president of the society occupied the chair, and had an able aide-de-camp in Mr P. F. Bennett as M.C. At an interval Mi- Murdoch M'Lennon, in a suitable speech, warmly eulogised the pood qualifies of the Messrs Archibald, who had proved themselves pillars of the church during the years they had been members of the Weslcv Club. They were earnest workers, and their attachment was one well worthy of emulation. The Chairman heartily endorsed the remarks, and voiced the sentiment of the gathering for the health and prosperity of the guests for the future. Mr Dave feelingly responded on behalf of himself and brothers. They regretted their departure exceedingly, and joined in reciprocating the speakers' and club members for past kindnesses, and wished the institution every success. Vocal amusement and parlor games helped to wile away a very pleasant evening, the singers being Misses D. M'Caughern and W. Eraser, Mesdames Philp, Gribben, Bennett, and Martin, Master James Archibald, and Messrs F. Fox, R. Robertson, W. Ramagc, W. Stephenson, George Proctor, and H. Isherwood. Miss N. Frazer was accompaniste. The Anglican residents of the community on Sunday afternoon next intend to appropriately acknowledge to their vicar, the. Rev. E. L. Woodhouse, their appreciation' of his ministrations amongst them for a considerable time past. The Kaitanga-ta Church is incorporated with the Balelutha pastorate, and next Sunday Mr Woodhouse (who goes to Mornington)' will conduct a last divine servico here previous to his departure, and it is understood ho will later receive a similar compliment from his Balelutha congregation.—Own correspondent, August 21.